Calibration Technician - Athlone, Ireland (m/f/x)*

IRL KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company; Athlone; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum seeks a disciplined Calibration Specialist to own the day-to-day calibration system, support safety and quality KPIs, and drive process improvements. You will coordinate calibration activities, ensure audit readiness, and contribute to validation, documentation, and data analysis in a GMP environment.

Onsite in Athlone, Ireland, the role requires technical education and experience with calibration processes, Oracle transactions, and strong analytical communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong people skills.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Oracle change control and data analysis would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supports critical to Safety, Quality & Service KPI’s.
• Ownership of the day-to-day Calibration System to ensure requirements are met.
• Contributes to maintaining safe and ergonomically acceptable processes.
• Supports closing out safety audit findings related to facility/calibration issues.
• Supports process validation activities including IQ’s in relation to calibration.
• Supports the change management process for process documentation including work instructions.
• Supports closing out quality non-conformances including NC’s, NCMR’s and audit findings.
• Supports troubleshooting, root cause investigations and problem solving for calibration related issues.
• Supports data collection and analysis to identify key process improvement areas.
• Support Engineering in identification, diagnosis and rectification of test failures.
• Contributes to identifying and implementing process improvements for system efficiency including opportunities to realign calibrations to be completed by internal resources.
• Executing in-house calibration as per work instruction where applicable
• Lead/assist in drafting procedures, WIs etc. to maintain compliance and drive improvements.
• Supports equipment/tooling obsolescence programs.
• Maintains a high level of process, product and support system understanding for assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains PEMAC system.
• Coordinates calibration contractors to ensure on time completion of activities and in compliance with procedures.
• Supports completion of Oracle transactions related to calibration and facilities when required.
• Ensures all records are accurate and audit ready at all times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Leaving Certificate

Level 6 technical qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

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Impact You’ll Make in this Role

3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

Major Role & Responsibilities

• Supports critical to Safety, Quality & Service KPI’s
• Ownership of the day-to-day Calibration System to ensure requirements are met
• Contributes to maintaining safe and ergonomically acceptable processes.
• Supports closing out safety audit findings related to facility/calibration issues
• Supports process validation activities including IQ’s in relation to calibration.
• Supports the change management process for process documentation including work instructions.
• Supports closing out quality non-conformances including NC’s, NCMR’s and audit findings.
• Supports troubleshooting, root cause investigations and problem solving for calibration related issues.
• Supports data collection and analysis to identify key process improvement areas.
• Support Engineering in identification, diagnosis and rectification of test failures.
• Contributes to identifying and implementing process improvements for system efficiency including opportunities to realign calibrations to be completed by internal resources.
• Executing in-house calibration as per work instruction where applicable
• Lead/assist in drafting procedures, WIs etc. to maintain compliance and drive improvements.
• Supports equipment/tooling obsolescence programs.
• Maintains a high level of process, product and support system understanding for assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains PEMAC system.
• Coordinates calibration contractors to ensure on time completion of activities and in compliance with procedures.
• Supports completion of Oracle transactions related to calibration and facilities when required.
• Ensures all records are accurate and audit ready at all times.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Training in Calibration Fundamentals or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 6 is required in a technical discipline
• Previous Experience in a Medical Device or GMP industry would be desirable.
• Exposure to Medical Device Validation, Lean and Six Sigma would be desirable.
• Experience interacting with various automated and manual equipment to prepare for calibration process in a controlled manner and adhering to EHS standards would be desirable.
• Function within a team environment and provide clear feedback to supervisor and department.
• Experience in Oracle change control and data analysis would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong people skills.
• Proven excellence in PC skills - MS Word and Excel.
• Capable of working on own initiative and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities to the highest standards ensuring compliance with all site policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to work adapting to varying circumstances.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Clear understanding of calibration fundamentals and traceability.
• Ability to present calibration and associated documentation to an auditor in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
• Work Type: Onsite
• Work Location: Athlone, Ireland

Supporting Your Well‑being

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Company Overview

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers' biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.

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